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The Pinoy Lounge program receives TV Award
The program received this year's Australian Antennas Award in the Outstanding Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Program category.
The program won from a group of five finalists which included Fusion Latina, Sri Lankan Morning Show, Hungarian TV and VNTV.
The award recognises the great effort and hard work by the crew in bringing the Filipino-Australian community/culture into the Australian mainstream and to highlight aspects of the Philippines in a positive and entertaining way.
Media Positions available
Flood Relief Appeal Details
Step 1: Collect empty boxes from LBC Australia. Ring1300 522 000
Food items: noodles, canned goods
Non prescription medicines: Paracetamol, analgesic, oral rehydration salts, multivitamins and medications to treat diarrheal diseases
Non-food items: Bath soaps, face towels, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, plastic mats, blankets, mosquito nets, water containers, water purification tablets, plastic sheetings, and laundry soap
Clothing - for all ages, all sizes, and all types. From jeans to t-shirts.
Please keep in mind that the Philippines is a tropical country so thick jackets, heavy jumpers and anything too wintery is not of use!
Shoes are also a good donation - from runners to thongs.
Blankets are most welcome too!
Step 3: Label the box to the following address:
GMA Kapuso Foundation Warehouse
Charles Conrad Street
Doña Faustina Village II
Brgy. Culiat, Tandang Sora
Quezon City , Philippines
Contact Person: Sheilana Ward
Telephone number: 931-7013
Step 4: Ring LBC on 1300 522 000 and they'll pick it up from your place and deliver it for FREE to the Philippines!
Flood Relief Fundraiser Film Screening
ICARN is holding a film afternoon at the Palace Westgarth Cinema 89 High St Northcote to see "Mao's Last Dancer" (a two hour film rated PG) at around 3.30pm - the exact time depends on how many tickets we can sell and therefore what size theatre we need. (If we sell 120 tickets ICARN can have an exclusive cinema!)
Ticket costs: adults $20 / children/students $15.
It is hoped that many family and friends will support this Philippine fundraiser, and at the same time enjoy this most inspiring filmabout tragedy over adversity.
Please contact Mary Natoli for ticket bookings: marynatoli@gmail.com or ph 94176949.
If you are unable to attend the movie, families and friends are also invited to donate directly into ICARN's Philippine account, (in order to avoid multiple international transfer bank fees, if each family sends money directly to the Philippines). ICARN will transfer this money as soon as possible after the film event.
ICARN's account details are - Bendigo Bank BSB:633-000, Account: 128674983; Description: "Manila Flood".
People are also most welcome to donate material aid to ICARN but it needs to be very specific at this time and targeted to the greatest need - we understand that clothing and toys are not required at this time, as they are being provided locally - what is more urgently needed is pharmaceutical/medical products and other specific infant items.
Victorians donating goods to flood victims
Operation Manila Relief
A small group of individuals have organised to send relief boxes to areas devastated by the recent floods in Manila. They are appealling to the Filipino Australian community to donate food and clothing.
Volunteer Positions
Cultural Dance Groups Wanted
Please email info@pinoytv.com for more details.
